Jo Han-seon Movies

First time feature filmmaker Lee Jeong-beom paints an intimate portrait of self-destruction with this unconventionally restrained gangster drama set in a remote village where life has come to a standstill. Jae-mun (Seol Gyeong-Gu) is a fearsome gangster whose lifelong pal was recently murdered by Dae-sik - a knife-wielding baddie who never thought twice about slaying his street rival. Now Jae-mun is out for revenge, and in order to personally ensure that Dae-sik pay for his crime Jae-mun recruits the gang's newest recruit - a young tae kwon do expert named Chi-guk - and heads to the misbegotten hamlet from which his target hails. Upon arriving at his destination, Jae-mun comes into contact with a strong willed village girl and strikes up a warm friendship with a feisty restaurant owner who bears a striking resemblance to his mother. As the days wear on and the duo patiently awaits the appearance of Dae-sik, violent gangster and lifelong city-dweller Jae-mun actually finds himself growing accustomed to life in the country. Later, when Jae-mun discovers that the restaurant owner whom he has warmed up to is in fact Dae-sik's mother, he begins to experience a crisis of conscience that could jeopardize the entire mission. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide